Media Center
Library Information
Hours: 7:15am - 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday, 7:15 - 3:00 on Friday
Sign up for Flex for the week of June 6th HERE
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CCPS Student Laptop Support and FAQs
Library Policies
Circulating Materials and Overdues
Books circulate for 5 weeks. They may be renewed for an additional 5 weeks. Late books do not incur fines, but we encourage students to bring back their books in a timely manner. Lost or damaged resources will be charged the cost of the item for replacement.
Passes
Students not accompanied by a teacher must have a pass to enter the library. Students with passes are expected to sign in and out at the front desk and show their pass to a library staff member. Students coming during lunch must have a pass from the administrator in the cafeteria.
Flex
Students must sign-up for Flex through the library's request form by 8:15 am. Students may sign-up for two Flex days in the library per week. Students may not come to the library on a pass for Flex, they must be requested through the Flex tracker system.
Conduct
Students not accompanied by a teacher may be asked to return to class for inappropriate or off-task behavior. We have specific areas set aside for eating and drinking. Help us keep our library calm, clean, and friendly!
Electronic Databases
Electronic Research Databases
Passwords for databases can be obtained in the Media Center
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https://databases.abc-clio.com/ Collections of primary sources, expert perspectives, and reference material on essential subjects in U.S. history and government, and world history |
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Culturegrams: A specialized reference focusing on world culture - includes current information about countries, cultures, maps, statistics, famous people, photographs, recipes, and flags |
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Access to scholarly articles and trade periodicals Specific collections for science research, history research, home improvement, hobbies and crafts, and automotive maintenance |
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Access to biographies, news articles, and reference articles |
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http://online.infobaselearning.com/Default.aspx Includes databases for current issues and controversies, world geography and culture, American history, world history, Bloom's literature, health reference, science reference and streaming video |
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Includes scholarly journals, books, audio/ visual resources, as well the daily wire feeds from major newspapers. |
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http://sks.sirs.com - a multidisciplinary reference source - includes Issues Researcher Pro vs. Con, Government Reporter, Renaissance, Web Select, and Decades |
E-Books
Gale Virtual Reference Library:
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| Mackin Via: http://www.mackinvia.com |
Images/Streaming Video
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http://quest.eb.com/ |
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Facts on File Video on Demand: http://online.infobaselearning.com/Default.aspx A collection of educational videos available to teachers and students - this resource may be accessed from school and home -students may get the required username and password from their teachers or in the media center |
Carroll County Public Library
The databases available through the Carroll County Public Library are accessed using the barcode number on the student's Carroll County Public Library card. Library card applications are available at the public library branches and on their website.
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Carroll County Public Library Databases: http://library.carr.org/collections/research.asp - a variety of electronic resources for academic and personal pursuits - including Magazine Index, Ancestry Library, Auto Repair Reference Center, Biography Resource Center, Columbia Granger's World of Poetry, Novelist, ProQuest newspaper archive and many more. |
Books and Reading
- Access Destiny to see our print collection
- Request a print book for quick pickup!
- Access eBooks and audiobooks through Sora
Research Help
-WHS databases - ask your teacher or Ms. Johnson for a list of database usernames and passwords
- Additional Citation and Reference help through Purdue OWL